We haven't been in touch with Tauhida for a while now, let's see how she's doing.

~°°~Take a deep breath and let everything go~°°~

Wuse 2, Abuja, Nigeria. 19th January. ~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~

"Keh Tauhida, wake up" She heard in her sleep and when she opened her eyes, she found Humaira's two big orbs staring right into hers. She smiled and shut her eyes before opening them again.

"When did you arrive?" Tauhida asked in her sleepy voice still laying on the bed. "I told you I was going to come early but I don't know what you're still doing in bed, have you even taken your bath?" Humaira asked Tauhida who was looking like a mess on the bed.

She was still in her nighties even though it was already noon, her hair has every strand of it entangled with the other because of how messy it was and her face held no makeup.

"Do I look like I did?" Tauhida asked back because of how obvious it was that she didn't take a bath. "I was just too sleepy okay? And you have to give me my rest, I had to get at least a day sleep after almost dying in the jungle" Tauhida complained, she was finding it difficult to believe she did experience such a horrifying situation.

If it was left for her brain, she would definitely take it as a dream and just move on with life but unfortunately her heart had to choose not to forget it, everything was visible and clear that she could recognise each tree and pebble in the camp, that is if it is possible.

"But we promised we will go, it wouldn't be nice if we didn't so get your a** off the bed or I get your head" Humaira said to Tauhida sitting on the bed beside her. She was referring to their islamic school classmate who was getting married but they don't have that best relationship with, they were going just for school life sake.

"I didn't promise anyone, you did. I usually get bored in such weddings Allah" Tauhida replied her.

"If you think so then we should leave it and go for the dinner tonight, it wouldn't be as bad as other events, that I'm sure. Just keep it in mind that you must go and we will have to go get a makeover" Humaira suggested hoping she'll agree.

"That sounds better but I won't cake myself up no matter what, the stress is not for me babe. Now if you'll allow me, I need to go back to sleep, you can join me kinji" Tauhida said adjusting her laying position and dragging the duvet to cover up her body properly.

"Just sleep, I'll rather watch a movie on my phone. Duk yinki dai by zuhr zaki tashi (no matter what, you'll be awake by zuhr" Humaira said also laying beside her, she brought out her phone and earpiece from her bag and got busy watching a marvel movie "black widow"

~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~ 3:35 pm

Tauhida was eating her lunch by the side of her bed while Humaira was getting ready to go get her makeover. No matter how many times Humaira tried, Tauhida refused to get one and said if Humaira insisted, she would definitely not go to the dinner at all.

Just at the moment, Rumaisa stepped in the room. "So you are now awake, you should try not to be lazy at times wallahi" Rumaisa said to Tauhida almost immediately after she entered the room.

"Why do you even care again?" Tauhida asked with a mouth filled with food. "I wanted to tell you something but I've decided against it just now" Rumaisa said turning towards the door of the room.

"Ah haba Adda Ruma mana" Tauhida said immediately to stop her from going out of the room which made both Rumaisa and Humaira to laugh. Unlike herself, Tauhida knew that Rumaisa always says meaningful things.

"Nuruddeen is sending his elders this Sunday to bring the trousseau and sadaq and as for the date, my wedding has been fixed three months from now on 23rd April insha Allah" Rumaisa broke the news to the two of them and Tauhida couldn't help but jump in excitement making her plate of food to fall on the floor littering the whole place. But she didn't care less as she started shouting, jumping and hugging her sister.

"This year is my lucky year wallahi" Tauhida shouted on top of her voice making the two of them to close their ears. "Keh banza, what do you think you are doing, Zaki karya ta (you will break her)" Humaira said beating Tauhida lightly on her shoulder before she released Rumaisa from her embrace.

"I see you don't understand how big this news Is koh? Just get it, we are all getting double celebration at a time. Sophy's first then Adda Ruma's and to think that I am an important person in both of their weddings, wayyo Allah daɗi. When did they fix your wedding date I didn't even know?" Tauhida asked after ranting for seconds.

"Apparently, his uncle met with Abba this morning and they decided on a date. I also didn't know until now because I'm sure it is not in this house that all that happened and we will have no idea" Rumaisa explained and truly it was strange how their father could have informed them about meeting Nuruddeen's uncle but he didn't.

"As If I care how they did it, all I care about is that it is done. Lokacine, gashi naku yazo aurenku za'a ɗaura, Yau kun cinma burinku a kauna......" Tauhida sang and danced awfully to the song which made Rumaisa to hiss and exit the room immediately because she knew best not to blush in front of Tauhida.

"Umm, it is better for me to go and do what will help me. We will meet up at Angel's glam by 7:00, if you come late then I will make sure I have your head" Humaira warned and picked her bag before also exiting the room.

"Wharreffa (whatever), now let me clear this mess. Oh my god I am already super excited " she squealed as she bent to the floor and started clearing up the mess she created.

~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~ 6:56 pm.

Cladded in the grey asoebi straight gown, Tauhida draped over her dress the same shade veil. She applied her simple makeover with just powder, kohl and lipgloss. She picked up her Louis Vuitton grey clutch and placed everything she would need inside of it, then wore her matching heels and exited the room.

She arrived the makeover studio at the estimated time in her car. She got out of the car and locked it before making her way into the studio and to her surprise, the makeover on Humaira's face was just starting.

"Allah you will pay for making me have to wait" she threatened Humaira with a killer look. "Sorry, she was busy that's why we started late, but we will be done on time. Just sit and chill okay, we won't be here till 8:30, that I'm sure" Humaira tried convincing her but she glared at her.

"If not for this is a country known for her incredible African timing, I would have blamed you if we go late" Tauhida said as she sat on a chair at the side.

Exactly 8:17, Humaira's makeover was completed, she was looking drop dead gorgeous but she decided not to wear any veil to the event.

The event was not like your normal event, it was extravagantly organised. It didn't start by the time Tauhida and Humaira arrived at the venue so they took part in the entrance of the bride and groom.

After it started, the two took their seats and watched as everything happened, the speeches and all.

Tauhida couldn't help but be as bored as she was. One thing she actually hated was a wedding with very little people she knows, she found them boring.

After minutes of boredom, she decided to press away on her phone, and didn't move an inch from where she sat, not even when the bridesmaids were called to dance. Thankfully she had an earpiece in her bag.

Seconds became minutes,minutes became an hour and still the event was not coming to an end. Tauhida got off her seat and exited the hall to find some silence to her ears because her head was already throbbing with headache.

"Assalamu Alaiki, Do you mind if I sit here please? I won't talk, I promise" She heard a male voice speak which made her to look up from her phone. It was the same guy she was paired up with during the entrance into the hall. He was cladded in an ash getzner and a matching cap and he was very handsome to begin with.

Tauhida nodded while he just sat quietly on the chair beside hers.

When the silence started to be awkward and the atmosphere became stiff, Tauhida decided to start a conversation. "Why are you not in the event if I may ask? It is much more fun you know" She asked him and he turned his gaze away from the wall to her. She liked how he minds his business and how he wouldn't disturb her if she doesn't want him to.

"Same reason you are here and of course, it is not fun inside because it's too noisy, I absolutely don't like noise" He replied which made her to chuckle.

"Then why bother come to the wedding at all?" Tauhida asked again, she was liking her conversation with him. "Also the same reason why you are here, I could get my head chopped off if I didn't come" he replied which made her to laugh lightly, everything about that guy weirdly related to her crazy life at weddings.

"I feel we're related through ancestors, the situation is accurately the same with mine, I was literally dragged here" Tauhida replied to him after her few seconds laughter.

"It's natural, we just have to keep waiting until they are done" He said with a sigh, he was truly not enjoying the event one bit.

"Not for me, I am going to drag Humaira out of there now because I'm sleepy, I can't do it" Tauhida said. "She's a friend by the way" She added standing up on her feets.

"I am jealous" he laughed and she joined him. "I bet you are, ma'assalam" She said and made her way towards the entrance. "Your name if I may ask?" He asked a little loud so she would hear. "Tauhida, yours?" She replied and also asked.

"Shafiq, nice meeting you" he replied. "Same here" she also replied and left the place.

After much trial, she convinced Humaira so they'll leave, she dropped her home and also headed home. She didn't get to meet Shafiq again even when they came out of the hall with Humaira.

Immediately she reached home, she took a bath and wore her blue nighties. She slept off immediately after her head hit the pillow not giving her thoughts a chance.

~°°~take a deep breath and let everything go~°°~

~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~°~° Assalamu Alaikum ahlul Wattpad. Finally done with my exams, I will try and finish this book before resumption.

There will be strong competition in this book very soon but who do you think will win? Sayf or Shafiq?

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